The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-political, non-sectarian organization. We do not support any political candidate nor do we endorse any religious organization. The military represents all aspects of America as does our organization. Links to our website do not represent an endorsement. We are a 501(c)3 Organization
Organizational Overview
We are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans. We support each other and our children while promoting patriotism. Our organization focuses on our mission every single day and will never, ever, forsake our troops, our veterans or the families of our Fallen Heroes.
Our organization not only provides support for active duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
We have over 6,000 members from over 200 Chapters throughout the nation.
Chapter 1
State of New Jersey
2019 - 2020 Officers
| Gail A. Cunningham | President/Founder |
| Joyce A. Bradley | 1st Vice President |
| Betty J.Morris | 2nd Vice President |
| Edna Zalexski | 3rd Vice President |
| Gina Gorbach | Recording Secretary |
| Linda Lampinen | Financial Secretary |
| Earline Scott | Treasurer |
| Ella Ford | Chaplain |
| Joan Sunnerville | Sergeant-At-Arms |
| Historian | |
| Dolores Gonzalez | Parliamentarian |
| Dolores Gonzalez | Patriotic Instructor & VA Hospital Chair |
| Emily Afuola | Blue to Gold Liason |
*The duty of the "Blue to Gold Liason" is to deliver a Gold Star banner to the families of Fallen Troops, during the funeral service. Indeed, a special and awesome burden to bear!
From Chapter President, Gail Cunningham
I hope you have been enjoying summer --- summer seems to be closing out too soon for me! Well, back to business and our mission:
NOTE:
OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDS AUGUST 31st - $30 DUES ARE DUE FOR THE COMING FISCAL YEAR: SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 - AUGUST 15, 2018
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! NEW MEMBERS and GUESTS ARE WELCOME!
BSM NJ1 donated twenty (20) Sixty Minutes of Talk cell phone cards to troops at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The phone cards were delivered by Dolores & Ramon Gonzalez during their visit to Army Reservists.
CORDIALLY,
Gail Cunningham,
President